Crusade is just another word for Holy War. Holy Wars came from the French word 'crois' meaning cross. The Crusades started in 1905 by Pope Claremont at the Council of Claremont. There were eight total crusades. The first four Crusades were known as "The Principle Crusades." The last four are called "The Minor Crusades."
Crusade is just another word for Holy War. Holy Wars came from the French word 'crois' meaning cross. The Crusades started in 1905 by Pope Claremont at the Council of Claremont. There were eight total crusades. The first four Crusades were known as "The Principle Crusades." The last four are called "The Minor Crusades."